My neighbor has a 4 or 5 year old living in a small studio apartment with only one bed. She is a single parent. Legal??

It is only a problem if a child is being abused, abandoned or neglected. The lack of financial resources alone is not a problem for a child. I do...

Does a FL Divorce Judge have authority to wipe child support arrears in a divorce case?

Until a petition for divorce has been filed, the magistrate or judge will likely not hear this matter. Keep in mind, that once a petition for...

Can he receive child support and how will it be calculated.

There are a lot of questions/concerns here. If the divorce decree says you have the 15 year old for a certain time period, and it sounds like you...

Which custody option stronger for grandparent who wish to adopt grandchildren. Guardianship or Custody by extended family?

Custody by an extended family member gives you many of the rights of adoption. It is always subject to termination by court order. For an...

Minor name change or Birth Certificate Amendment if adding Mother's last name to child's name which then changes child's name?

This is something that as long as both parents who signed the birth certificate agree to the amendment, you should just be able to fill out the...

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How do you fight alleged abandonment in a TPR case?

What will be most important for you to establish is your intent all along to be a parent through contact, emotional support and child support. The...

Is it possible to challenge 732.703(5) - the Florida law that nullifies of beneficiary designations to a former spouse?

Honestly, most laws do stand challenges if they are passed by a state legislature. Any attorney is going to want to look specifically at the final...

Is it possible to challenge 732.703(5) - the Florida law that nullifies of beneficiary designations to a former spouse?

Honestly, most laws do stand challenges if they are passed by a state legislature. Any attorney is going to want to look specifically at the final...

Can I adopt a child from my cousin, if the child was adopted by her? I live in Florida. If so, what is that process called?

There are a few moving parts here. Because DCF may be involved, there are issues as to whether this would be a guardianship or an adoption. Both...

Should a convict recently released from prison and a friend of his be living in the house with my 15.year old son during divorce

You should try and talk to an attorney before the final hearing, and maybe even ask for a continuance yourself to see if she is violating the...